Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio

Howard Jones announces tour celebrating 40th anniversary of Dream Into Action
Dave J Hogan/Dave J Hogan/Getty ImagesHoward Jones is hitting the road this year to celebrate the 40th anniversary of his classic album Dream Into Action.The tour will kick off Sept. 2 at Nashvil...
Jill Lances Jun 03, 2025

On This Day, June 3, 1995: Bryan Adams tops the chart with 'Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman'
On This Day, June 3, 1995…Canadian rocker Bryan Adams hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman" from the soundtrack to the Johnny Depp/Marlon Brando fi...
Jill Lances Jun 03, 2025

Neil Young's 'The Needle and the Damage Done' covered for Sweet Relief compilation
Flatiron recordingsA new cover of Neil Young’s classic track "The Needle and the Damage Done" is part of an upcoming compilation to benefit Sweet Relief.The new take on the song is done by Sixpe...
Jill Lances Jun 03, 2025

Debbie Harry hopes to exhibit all her Blondie-era clothing
Dia Dipasupil/Getty ImagesBlondie's Debbie Harry has always been known for her style, especially during the height of the band's success in the '80s. It turns out the rocker has held onto al...
Jill Lances Jun 03, 2025

Giant photo of Steven Tyler on display at Los Angeles’ Sunset Marquee for a good cause
Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Janie's Fund)A giant photo of Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler is currently on display at the Sunset Marquee in Los Angeles, and it’s hoping to raise awareness o...
Jill Lances Jun 02, 2025

Rickrolling its way to a billion: Rick Astley’s 'Never Gonna Give You Up' joins Spotify’s Billions Club
Mike Lewis Photography/RedfernsRick Astley’s hit "Never Gonna Give You Up" is in the news — and not because of another case of Rickrolling.Over 30 years after its release, the track j...
Jill Lances Jun 02, 2025

The Rolling Stones remember Charlie Watts on what would have been his 84th birthday
Jack Vartoogian/Getty ImagesThe members of The Rolling Stones have taken to social media to remember their late bandmate Charlie Watts on what would have been his 84th birthday."Thinking of you C...
Jill Lances Jun 02, 2025

Items from Eddie Van Halen, Bob Dylan & more bring in big bucks at Music Icons auction
Eddie Van Halen Charvel Art Series guitar/courtesy of Julien's AuctionsThe annual Music Icons auction from Julian's Auctions took place in New York the last weekend of May, with items from Bob Dylan, ...
Jill Lances Jun 02, 2025

Tears for Fears announce six new Las Vegas dates
courtesy of Live NationTears for Fears are set for a return to Las Vegas.The band just announced six new shows of their Songs for a Nervous Planet residency at BleauLive Theater inside Fontainebleau L...
Jill Lances Jun 02, 2025

Duran Duran reunites with Nile Rodgers in the studio
ABC/Randy HolmesLooks like Duran Duran may have some new music brewing, and they’ve recruited a long-time friend to help them.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers shared a photo on Instagram of th...
Jill Lances Jun 02, 2025
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